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Sep 12
ATRI Survey on Top Trucking Industry Issues
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, today launched the 2019 Top Industry Issues Survey. The annual survey asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with appropriate strategies for addressing each issue. Now in its 15th year, ATRI’s annual analysis not only ranks the issues overall but also provides details on where critical topics are ranked differently by motor
Sep 11Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2019
It is easy to celebrate National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week. What’s not to like? Truckers make our entire modern way of life possible! They bring us a bountiful variety of fresh food to urban and rural areas alike. They truck in our essential medicines and our motor fuel. They bring us practically everything we wear, use, eat, and rely on. Truckers are the reason many Americans can satisfy their Christmas shopping without even getting out of bed – and they can sleep soundly knowing their parcels will
Sep 09New ATRI Study Quantifies Driver Detention Impacts
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - The American Transportation Research Institute today released the results of a new analysis on the safety and productivity impacts of truck driver detention at customer facilities. The analysis is based on over 1,900 truck driver and motor carrier surveys conducted in 2014 and 2018. ATRI’s analysis found that across the four-year period, detention frequency and length has increased, with negative impacts on driver productivity, regulatory compliance and compensation. Key findings
Aug 15St. John's Bridge Maintenance Begins This August
Work requires a sidewalk closure for 60 days.Travelers should expect a temporary speed reduction, a sidewalk closure and up to five nighttime single lane closures. This August, we will begin maintenance work on the St. Johns Bridge. The work will improve the strength of the bridge by applying steel reinforcement to the framework under the bridge. Work will not be visible from the top of the bridge, however scaffolding will be visible from below. The new steel will match the existing paint color. The work
Jul 30Timber Products Hires Pat Lynch as International Business Manager
Springfield, Ore. – Timber Products Company today announced the appointment of Pat Lynch as International Business Manager. Lynch will join the sales management team at Timber Products on August 19. “We are very excited to have Pat join the team,” said Mark Avery, COO for Timber Products. “Pat is well known in the wood products industry, and his knowledge and experience will be a major asset to our international sales division.” Lynch has over 30 years of sales and leadership experience in the wood
Jul 16NMFTA PUBLISHES EXTREME FAST CHARGING CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS
NMFTA PUBLISHES EXTREME FAST CHARGING CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC VEHICLES The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA) announced today the public release of a technical report entitled Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) Cybersecurity Threats, Use Cases and Requirements for Medium and Heavy Duty Electric Vehicles. The technical report was prepared for NMFTA by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Jul 11New Licensing Expands Design-Build Capabilities at North Santiam Paving
STAYTON, ORE. 19 JUNE, 2019—North Santiam Paving (NSP) employees Levi Warriner and Michael Downs have passed the exams to earn their licenses as a Professional Engineer (PE) and Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), respectively. This will allow NSP to continue its long history of offering clients complete design-build services providing more value for their dollar by providing every aspect of a project under one roof. By offering these services in-house, from planning to design, approvals and construction,
Jun 17Outer Powell Transportation Safety Project - Work Now Underway!
Construction UpdateWe're now working on safety improvements to Outer Powell! We’ll be working day and night, Monday through Friday through the summer season to make Outer Powell a safer place for all travelers. Traffic control devices will be in place for pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers and transit users throughout construction. Please slow down and be safe in the construction zone.We recently installed temporary pavement on the north side of SE Powell Boulevard so that all traffic can be shifted to the
Jun 12SW Terwilliger Blvd & SW Bertha Blvd On-Ramps Maintenance Project
This June, we will begin maintenance on the SW Terwilliger Blvd and SW Bertha Blvd elevated on-ramps to I-5 north. This work improves the weight capacity on the hinges of the ramps, which will maintain long-term safety and use of these heavily traveled on- ramps. Work includes removing and replacing existing bearings with new bearing pads. Work is expected to be complete by fall 2019 but is subject to change based on weather and site conditions.What You Can Expect Now: Trail Impacts SW Trail 4 will
May 28MCTD Open House Industry Outreach
Motor Carrier Transportation Division (MCTD) is hosting an Open House/Industry Outreach at the below locations and dates. The event will start at 6:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM. Motor Carrier Safety, Tax Audit, Registration/OD Permits, Motor Carrier Enforcement, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be there to share information and answer questions. Open House Locations and Dates: Salem – May 30th Bend – July 24th Portland – Aug 22nd La Grande – Sep 17th Klamath Falls – Oct
May 24Leavitt’s Freight Service Receives PTDI Certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leavitt’s Freight Service Receives PTDI CertificationSpringfield, OR – May 22, – Leavitt’s Freight Service Driver Finishing program has received certification by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI). Leavitt’s Freight Service recently underwent an intense assessment to obtain verification of their program’s excellence. Leavitt’s Freight Service, a specialized flatbed carrier based in Springfield OR for 60-plus years was recently recognized by the Professional Truck
May 242019 Oregon Public Transportation Conference Call for Presentations
Oregon Public Transportation Conference Navigating the CsCommunication, Collaboration and CoordinationOctober 27-30, 2019Seaside Convention Center – Seaside, Oregon Presented by: Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Oregon Transit Association (OTA) and Transportation Options Group of Oregon (TOGO).Submit Proposal Online We are now accepting presentation proposals for the Oregon Public Transportation Conference, October 27-30, in Seaside. Submission due date: June 30, 2019. Maybe you don’t want to
Mar 15FMCSA LAUNCHES WEBSITE FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE
FMCSA has launched a new website with information about the upcoming implementation of its CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which employers will be required to use beginning January 2020. Resources include fact sheets, FAQs and a place to sign up for email updates. The rule, finalized in late 2016, impacts all CDL holders who operate on public roads. FMCSA says the clearinghouse will be a secure online database allowing all stakeholders to identify in real time CDL holders who have violated federal drug
Feb 22New Youngs Bay Bridge repair project to begin in March
Major bridge work to take over two years to completeASTORIA—Major repairs to the New Youngs Bay Bridge, an important connection between Astoria and Warrenton on U.S. 101, will begin in March. The extensive repair work is expected to take over two years to complete (2019-2021).What can the traveling public expect:Periodic single lane closures at night to allow the contractor to move equipment. The lane closures will be Sunday night through Friday morning, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.;A complete two week night time
